Autism and disability news

Published on May 2, 2024

Derbyshire man's mission to aid autistic people in Ukraine war

David Higgs

David Higg MBE, an autistic journalist, is fundraising to take vital supplies to autistic people in war-torn Ukraine.

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Making the workplace inclusive for autistic employees

This article talks about what the retail industry is doing to better support autistic people into work. 

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Special seat belt covers for neurodivergent children

Five-year-old Albert Birchley with his seat belt cover

Hundreds of special seat belt covers are being given to neurodivergent children in Worcestershire to help emergency responders provide appropriate support.

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Netflix urged to take down “deeply irresponsible” documentary linking autism and gut health

The National Autistic Society has described a new Netflix documentary which links autism with gut health as “deeply irresponsible” and “offensive”.

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